Statement of Non-Discrimination
Dutchess BOCES offers employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding this non-discrimination policy may be directed to the following individuals. These officials will provide information, including complaint procedures to any citizen, student or employee who feels that his or her rights may have been violated by the BOCES or its officials.
Inquiries regarding discrimination on the bases listed above may be made to Norah Merritt. Inquiries may also be made to the United States Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 32 Old Slip, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10005, (646) 428-3800, ocr.newyork@ed.gov.
Title IX, Section 504 and DASA Coordinator
Norah Merritt, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources
Dutchess BOCES
5 BOCES Road
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
845.486.4800 x2278
IXcoordinator@dcboces.org
Click HERE for the Civil Rights Complaint Form
THE DIGNITY FOR ALL STUDENTS ACT (DASA)
The Dignity Act (Education Law §11[7]) defines harassment as the creation of a hostile environment by conduct or by verbal threats, intimidation or abuse that has or would have the effect of unreasonably or substantially interfering with a student’s educational performance, opportunities or benefits, or mental, emotional or physical well-being.
Dignity for All Students Act Coordinators
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Melissa Murphy |
Kiesha Tillman |
Nicholas Millas |
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dutchess BOCES does not discriminate based on age, race, sex, creed, color, national origin, marital status or disability